Sean Paul recounts Jamaica’s hurricane experience

Jamaican artist Sean Paul  spoken about the recent hurricane that occurred in Jamaica, describing it as a frightening experience.

Paul, while speaking with BBC News, recalled that although some areas were not hit hard by the storm, it was still a shocking experience for his young kids.

“It was very frightening, especially for my young kids. That’s the first time they’ve seen trees dance like that and the wind move like that,” he told BBC News. “They’re in shock still, and traumatised. And can you imagine the children who are in the epicentre of it? It feels like you’re in the Middle Ages,” he said.

Paul spoke about the hardship of families and homes that were greatly affected by the hurricane, pledging a huge donation to support people affected.

“It is really difficult to bear. We weren’t hit in Kingston very hard, but it was frightening. And you’re wondering, at any minute now is there going to be, you know, some tree that comes along and slaps your roof off?. That happened to friends of mine in Montego Bay. They’ve lost their whole roof, and they’re still in the trenches helping people there, making sure that food reaches and clothes reach [people]. Everybody’s stuff is all muddied up and it’s hard to think about something positive at this time. After days and days of communication and trying to help out in different ways, on Saturday I broke down,” he said.